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Ms. Peterson from Tuscaloosa, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Kinder World Starts in Kindergarten

Help me give my students an area rug, leaf floor seats, crayons, markers, and more for a classroom experience that will continuously increase their confidence and creativity!

  • $890 goal

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

My Project

Teaching is my passion and my purpose. I love watching my students walk through the door full of curiosity, wonder, and excitement. Each day, I strive to create a classroom that feels like a second home—safe, welcoming, and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

My students are creative, energetic, and full of potential.

At such a foundational stage in their academic journey, it’s essential that they have a classroom environment that supports not only their learning, but also their comfort, independence, and emotional well-being.

With your help, I’m hoping to add flexible seating and essential classroom supplies that will give my students more control over how they learn best. Flexible seating encourages movement, focus, and choice—all important elements for early learners. I am requesting an area rug, leaf floor seats, crayons, markers, and more. The additional supplies will help me meet their daily needs and create engaging, hands-on lessons that make learning come alive.

Your generosity will directly impact the way my students experience school. These materials will help me build a learning space where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to do their best. Thank you for helping me create a classroom full of joy, discovery, and love.

Ms. Peterson Southview Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tuscaloosa, AL View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Black & Multi, Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Seafoam, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $80.99 1 $80.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack (832 Count), Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms,13 Sets of 64 Crayons, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Oxford Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, School Comp Book, Black Marble Covers, 100 Lined Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $19.42 2 $38.84
12 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Boards with Lines, Small Classroom Whiteboards for Students, Homeschool and Writing Practice, Reusable Personal Lapboards for Kids, School Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Electric Hole Punch, Eagle Desktop 3 Hole Puncher Force-Saving, 20-Sheet Capacity, AC or Battery Operated Paper Punch 3 Ring, Effortless Hole Puncher for Paper, Home and Office Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $35.14 1 $35.14
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.19 1 $27.19
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser, Invisible, 3/4 in x 650 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Home Office and Back to School Supplies • Quill.com $12.97 1 $12.97
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
Neureyte 66 Pieces Birthday Rubber Bracelets(22 Styles),Colored Birthday Wristband for Birthday Party Favors,Stretch Birthday Rubber Wristbands for Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 oz, Efficient Whiteboard Cleanser, Classroom and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
MaxGear Dry Erase Eraser, 24 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Classroom, Mini Whiteboard Cleaning Pads Bulk, Chalkboard Wiper Teacher Supplies for School, Office, Home, 6 Color, Round, 2" Diameter • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$662.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$756.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.46

Total project goal

$889.73

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